Driver charged in Orbit accident

Andrew Soske, 19, of Princeton, is charged with driving to endanger, a red light violation and a marked lanes violation.

The misdemeanor charge of driving to endanger could involve jail time, a fine, a loss of license, or any of a range of penalties if he is found guilty, Holden Police Chief George Sherrill said.

Soske has no criminal record. He was injured in the accident, which happened around 8:30 at night just after businessowner Nick Karas had served his last customer, shut off the lights and left for home. Soske was hospitalized for several days after being taken from the scene by LifeFlight to UMass-Memorial Medical Center - University Campus. He was trapped in his vehicle for more than half an hour after the accident. Though Soske also hit a telephone pole and a parked car, no one else was hurt.

Orbit Pizza is owned and run by Aliki and Nick Karas of Holden, who plan to re-open the business after renovation. - M.M.